Songfacts reports that Twain's first single in six years, Today Is Your Day debuted on the June 12, 2011 series finale of her reality television show, Why Not? With Shania Twain, and the tune was sent directly to radio stations nationwide, and made available to fans via iTunes.
Shania Twain (Eilleen Regina Edwards) was born August 28, 1965 to Sharon and Clarence Edwards. She grew up as Eilleen Twain in Timmins, Ontario, after her parents separated when she was two and her mother remarried to Jerry Twain, a full-blooded member of the Ojibwa First Nation. She is a Canadian singer and songwriter who has been very successful in the country and pop music genres, setting several sales records for female artists and for country artists. Additionally, she is the only female artist to have three albums certified Diamond by the RIAA. She is also the recipient of five Grammy awards.
Don't Be Stupid
Shania Twain Lyrics
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Oh, oh, yeah
You're so complicated, you hang over my shoulder
When I read my mail
I don't appreciate it
When I talk to other guys
You think they're on my tail
I get so aggravated when I get off the phone
And I get the third degree
I'm really feelin' frustrated
Why don't you take a pill
And put a little trust in me
And you'll see
Don't freak out until you know the facts
Relax
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible
I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you)
I can't live without you (I can't live without you)
I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you)
So don't be stupid, you know I love you
Stop overreacting
You even get suspicious when I paint my nails
It's definitely distracting
The way you dramatize every little small detail
Don't freak out until you know the facts
Relax, Max
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible
I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you)
I can't live without you (can't live without you)
I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you)
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be stupid, you're my baby
I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you)
I can't live without you (I can't live without you)
I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you)
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible, impossible oh no no no
Don't be, don't be, don't be a baby
Don't be particular, no no oh, don't be stupid
In the song "Don't Be Stupid," Shania Twain sings about her frustration with a partner who is overly possessive and paranoid. She describes how he hangs over her shoulder when she reads her mail, and how he thinks every guy she talks to is hitting on her. She pleads with him to trust her and not to overreact until he knows the facts. She repeats the refrain "Don't be stupid" throughout the song, imploring her partner to calm down and not be so ridiculous.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling trapped and controlled by her partner's jealousy, but she still loves him and wants to make the relationship work. She wants him to understand that he doesn't need to be so possessive in order to keep her around. The refrain "Don't be stupid" is a catchy and memorable way of expressing this sentiment.
The catchy tune and relatable lyrics helped make "Don't Be Stupid" a hit when it was released in 1997. It was the fifth single from Twain's album "Come On Over" and reached number six on the Billboard Country Singles chart. The song was also a top 20 hit in several other countries and earned Twain a Grammy nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so complicated, you hang over my shoulder
When I read my mail
I don't appreciate it
When I talk to other guys
You think they're on my tail
You're being overly possessive and suspicious, causing me to feel smothered and unable to have innocent interactions with other men.
I get so aggravated when I get off the phone
And I get the third degree
I'm really feelin' frustrated
Why don't you take a pill
And put a little trust in me
And you'll see
Your constant questioning and paranoia is exhausting and making me feel defensive. If you show me some trust, you'll see I'm not doing anything wrong.
Don't freak out until you know the facts
Relax
Don't jump to conclusions and get upset before actually knowing what's going on. Calm down.
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible
Don't be unreasonable and let your insecurities ruin what we have. I love you, need you, and want you; there's no reason for you to doubt that.
Stop overreacting
You even get suspicious when I paint my nails
It's definitely distracting
The way you dramatize every little small detail
Your behavior is becoming out of control, to the point where you're getting suspicious even over small things like me painting my nails. It's distracting and unnecessary drama.
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible
I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you)
I can't live without you (can't live without you)
I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you)
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
I can't stress enough how much I care about you and need you in my life. Don't let your irrational fears push me away.
Don't be stupid, you're my baby
I care about you dearly and see you as my significant other. Don't let your behaviors harm our relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert John Lange, Shania Twain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Letting Go
Thank you so much for uploading this version!! This is WAY better than the version on her vevo!
Marcos Nato
Glad u uploaded the original version , loves it !! 🥰
KeKway Blaze
Thank you so much for remastering these Shania videos!
Mark Nascimento
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Sybarite Sphynx
This is literally the better version and my favorite!!
Matthew Cuyugan
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Marcelo José
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Roger Carrizo
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Ben Sherlock
Can you please, also upload the original versions of (If You’re Not In It For Love) I’m Outta Here, You’re Still The One, Honey I’m Home, and You’ve Got A Way, along with the versions of No One Needs To Know and You’ve Got A Way, with the clips from Twister and Notting Hill?
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